Welcome to the very first episode of The Real Shift with Kristen Cantrell and Templeton Walker — a podcast where two industry leaders break down the stories, strategies, and real reasons behind their decision to join Real Brokerage.

In this kickoff convo, Kristen and Temp pull back the curtain on how they met (hint: it involves a recruiting call and a coffee shop), how their paths crossed more than once, and why it finally made sense to build something together inside Real.

From their early days building separate brands — Kristen with Connect and Cultivate (now The Hello Culture) and Templeton with The Real Estate Doctors — to their decision to collaborate without merging companies, they show what’s possible when aligned vision meets the right model.

This episode is part real talk, part origin story, and 100% a vibe for agents thinking beyond the transaction.

In This Episode:

• The story behind Kristen and Templeton’s first-ever meeting at Joe’s Coffee Shop
• Why Real Brokerage became the right move at the right time for both of them
• How different skill sets and perspectives sparked a powerful collaboration
• The turning point that made Templeton go “all in” on Real
• Why this podcast exists — and what you can expect from future episodes

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Host: @heykristencantrell

Host: @templeton_walker

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